Giant snakes invading North America Oct 29, 2009
Big snakes like anacondas, boa constrictors and pythons now live in the wilds of southern Florida. Although not originally native to the United States, some of them are now being born there. (Science News for Kids)
Paul Flemming: Politics defeats realism in Citizens Property Insurance rates Oct 26, 2009
Now there's a legislative proposal to outright ban the dreaded ROCs -- Burmese pythons, reticulated pythons, African rock pythons, scrub pythons, Anacondas and Nile monitors. Sen. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Non-native snakes getting grip on Southeast Oct 23, 2009
According to the new report, high-risk species -- Burmese pythons, northern and southern African pythons, boa constrictors and yellow anacondas -- all put larger portions of the U.S. mainland at risk than previously thought. Medium-risk species -- reticulated python, Deschauensee's anaconda, green anaconda and Beni anaconda -- constitute lesser threats. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Your views: Letters to the editor Oct 21, 2009
We need to stop the import, breeding and sale of other pythons, anacondas and boas, just to name a few. I dont think any non-native species of snake or other reptile should be allowed to be imported or sold in Florida. (Florida Today)
GIANT SNAKE PICTURES: Alien Species Invading U.S.? Oct 15, 2009
Though green anacondas have been found in the wild in Florida, there is no evidence they are breeding ... Green anacondas have not been known to attack humans, but their tastes vary widely, including fish, turtles, dogs, and tapirs. (National Geographic)
Coming Soon to a Swamp Near You Oct 15, 2009
Foreign Pythons and Anacondas Threaten U.S. ... Five Burmese pythons, northern and southern African pythons, boa constrictors and yellow anacondas are of "high risk" to the ecosystems of the U.S., especially in Florida. (Fox News)
Report Documents Risks Of Giant Invasive Snakes In The United States Oct 14, 2009
High-risk species Burmese pythons, northern and southern African pythons, boa constrictors and yellow anacondas put larger portions of the U.S. mainland at risk, constitute a greater ecological threat, or are more common in trade and commerce. Medium-risk species reticulated python, Deschauensee s anaconda, green anaconda and Beni anaconda constitute lesser threats in these areas, but still are potentially serious threats. (Science Daily)
Report: 5 foreign snake species threaten US Oct 14, 2009
Five Burmese pythons, northern and southern African pythons, boa constrictors and yellow anacondas are of "high risk" to the ecosystems of the U.S., especially in Florida. Four others the reticulated python, Deschauensee's anaconda, green anaconda and Beni anaconda are considered medium risk to ecosystems. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
- Venezuelan wildlife offer lessons at Imperial Valley College 0 Oct 3, 2009
How to keep your garden free of giant anacondas and other lessons learned in the llanos of Venezuela showed Owens adventures there ... The Venezuelan government had commissioned her to study the feasibility of raising anacondas large snakes in captivity for their skin ... The anacondas impressed her, as well. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Snake Lobby, Animal Groups Clash Over Python Bills Aug 17, 2009
Beth Preiss, director of the Exotic Pets Campaign of the Humane Society of the United States, said the limited ban in the amended House bill will lead to increased imports of other large constrictor snakes including reticulated pythons and anacondas both of which have reproductive habits similar to the Burmese python and grow even bigger. The two sides are also at odds over how the bill should apply to the tens of thousands of existing snakes that would be covered under the law. (Roll Call)
Planet Green Adds Five New Titles to Reel Impact Documentary Block Jul 31, 2009
"The Fish Man," as he is called by local tribes, has braved blisters, sunburn, exotic stomach illnesses, piranhas, anacondas, crocodiles, and a parasitic fish in his tireless quest. Big River Man follows the eccentric and celebrated Strel as he navigates 3,375 miles of river over 66 days to prove, once and for all, that one man can make a difference. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Creepy crawlers on the move in Lodi (4) Jul 3, 2009
One of his anacondas, for example, had a "clutch" of 43 baby snakes last year and is pregnant again, Coral said ... dogs4you wrote on Jul 2, 2009 2:58 PM:" MHRC, after reading your post, is the owner of that snake joint a mind reader, can he tell how a person will treat a snake, why would you want one in the first place. From what I read the owner has Anacondas and Albino Reticulated Pythons for sale. You don`t mention what they eat or how often, does he look for free kittens or puppys in the... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Amazon Conservation Policy Working In Brazil, Study Finds Jul 1, 2009
The Amazon is made up of a wide variety of exotic plant and animal life, including macaws, jaguars, anteaters and anacondas. In Brazil, the government has set aside about 37 percent of the Amazon basin as protected area, Walker said. (Science Daily)
Who's who of the zoos Jun 16, 2009
The $500-million revamped Academy is home to nearly 40000 animals, including leafy sea dragons, anacondas, giant octopuses, Amazonian piranhas, Borneo fruit bats, leaf-tailed geckos, tortoises, butterflies and more. The new building houses the Academys science labs and admin offices, including a massive library and scientific archive consisting of more than 20-million specimens across its Anthropology (humans), Entomology (insects), Herpetology (amphibians, reptiles), Ornithology (birds) and... (iAfrica.com)
Amazon hit by climate chaos of floods, drought May 26, 2009
The floods are driving anacondas and scorpions to higher ground and closer to humanity as they search for food. While many of the animals in the Amazon thrive on the higher water, experts warn that more droughts could sharply reduce the range of species like pink Amazon River dolphins, already under pressure because of deforestation and pollution. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Miami to Host International Pow Wow 2009 May 16-20 May 12, 2009
It is one of the world's most varied and comprehensive tropical exhibits with jaguars, anacondas, giant river otters, harpy eagles, sting ray touch tanks, air conditioned buildings, and a unique display of a forest before and during flood times. Miami Becomes Sports Championship Capital of America. (PR Newswire)
Brazilians flee flooding, stay in cow pens May 9, 2009
And fleeing presented its own perils: In the same newly formed rivers that flood victims waded through or plied with canoes there swam anacondas, rattlesnakes and legless, rodent-eating "worm lizards," whose bite is excruciating. Alligators also were seen swimming through many flooded cities and towns, and scorpions congregated on the same high ground as people escaping the rising water. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Floods in Brazil drive 200,000 from homes May 9, 2009
Like 218,000 others across a swath of northern Brazil three times the size of Alaska, the neighbors have fled the worst rainfall and flooding in decades, braving newly formed rivers teeming with anacondas, alligators and legless reptiles known as "worm lizards" whose bite is excruciating ... Downriver from Santos' home in the town of Sao Miguel de Rosario, adults waded through waist-deep, muddy water covering the main road - though they kept children in boats to protect them from rattlesnakes... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Brazilians Flee Flood Waters Full of Deadly Reptiles May 9, 2009
Even fleeing presented its own perils: In the same newly formed rivers that flood victims waded through or plied with canoes swam anacondas, rattlesnakes and legless, rodent-eating "worm lizards," whose bite is excruciating. "So far no one has been bitten here. The main thing you tell the kids is to stay out of the water," Palmeiro da Costa said from a canoe in the town of Sao Miguel de Rosario. (Fox News)
Nearly 270,000 Brazilians flee floods May 9, 2009
Gators, anacondas and 'worm lizards' Some shelters were already packed with people, pets and livestock, and had little food or medical supplies. Even fleeing presented its own perils: In the same newly formed rivers that flood victims waded through or plied with canoes swam anacondas, rattlesnakes and legless, rodent-eating "worm lizards," whose bite is excruciating. (MSNBC -- International)
Alligators, snakes a hazard in Brazil flooding May 8, 2009
Anacondas and other snakes are also a problem; rain expected to continue ... In the tiny hamlet of Sao Miguel de Rosario, adults waded into waist-deep, muddy water as the nearby Tapecuru River flooded the main road though they kept children in boats to protect them from rattlesnakes and anacondas seen swimming nearby. (MSNBC -- International)
'Anaconda' harnesses wave power May 7, 2009
Page last updated at 23:35 GMT, Tuesday, 5 May 2009 00:35 UK. Anaconda' harnesses wave power. (BBC News -- Science)
Bacco Wine Bar Mar 24, 2009
You may as well claim there are communities of anacondas or siamese fighting fish. Bacco Wine Bar opened inside the Plaza earlier this month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
On Tap: Cables New Shows Feb 25, 2009
Anacondas: Trail of Blood Movie February 28. VERSUS. (Multichannel News)
LETTERS: NCT, Feb. 21, 2009 Feb 21, 2009
"Having written/been published before, to Marjorie Old : I support and respect the sanctity of the office of the president. However, you have to question the judgment (or lack thereof) of Mr. Obama, having nominated individuals who have broken federal laws by not paying taxes, and not giving the American people the "transparency" promised in his "walk on water/messiah" campaign.Regarding the devaluation of the U.S. dollar , he is right. Everybody, smell the coffee. Google the upcoming... (North County Times)
Fossils of biggest snake ever found: T Rex size Feb 8, 2009
Modern boas and anacondas, which average less than 20 feet in length and reach a maximum of 30 feet, have been known to swallow Chihuahuas, cats and other small pets, but this prehistoric monster snacked on giant turtles and primitive crocodiles. "This is amazing. It challenges everything we know about how big a snake can be," said herpetologist Jack Conrad of the American Museum of Natural History in New York, who was not involved in the research. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Fossilised snake would have been 'as long as a bus' Feb 7, 2009
Green anacondas - the world's heaviest snakes - reach a mere 250kg (550lbs). Reticulated pythons - the world's longest snakes - can reach up to 10m (32ft). (BBC News -- Science)
